Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
The coach who helped revolutionize "pace-and-space" has adapted his style to suit his superstar guards. Even after three uneven games against Golden State, don't expect many changes to Houston's iso-heavy formula.
GM Daryl Morey constructed the Rockets with the singular goal of beating the Warriors. Here's how he surrounded the MVP favorite with the necessary pieces, but one question remains: Is it enough?
Utah ran into problems against Houston, but the Jazz have put themselves on a winning trajectory by virtue of an underrated franchise center, a savvy coach and a rookie star. Will it ever be enough to challenge the West elite?
Clint Capela is showing the world what James Harden knew three years ago: The young big man is the perfect center for the Rockets superstar's game.
The Rockets came out firing on all cylinders en route to an impressive Game 1 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz.
